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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
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| Model Name: | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | 1Ds Mark III |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $7999.00 |
| Street Price: | $6389.66 |
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| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 42.5 oz (1,205 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: | 6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon |
| Total Megapixels: | 21.9 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.70" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4992 x 3328 (16.6 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | n/a |
| Movie Frame Rate: | |
| Movie Audio: | n/a |
| Movie File Format: | n/a |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF |
| Kit Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points |
| Face Detection: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Kelvin, Personal (PC 1- 5) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SDHC / SD |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 1.1 USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired, Wireless |
| Other Connection: | 15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 0 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.2, EOS Utility 2.2, ZoomBrowser EX 6.0 and ImageBrowser 6.0 |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Replaces EOS-1Ds Mark II - 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor - 6.4 um pixels (but with same light sensitive area as 1Ds Mark II) - Dual DIGIC III processors, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600 plus 50 and 3200 extension - 5 fps for 56 L/F JPEGs or 12 RAW - Improved pentaprism viewfinder - Based on 1D Mark III body - EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Live View LCD - 300K actuation shutter - Magnesium alloy body and chassis |
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